Archive for the ‘Children’s Dentistry’ Category
Kingsbridge dental duo returns from Kenya mission
A dental duo from Kingsbridge has returned from a charity mission in Kenya. Last month, dentist Kasia Stawowy and dental nurse Millie Gordon, from Kingsbridge Dental Centre, travelled to Kenya with the charity Smile Star. The aim of the trip was to provide dental treatment to people living in the remote villages close to the […]
Rochdale children enjoy a visit from the dentist
Schoolchildren in Rochdale enjoyed a visit from dental professionals this week as part of a pilot scheme run by Public Health England. Children from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School were paid a visit by their dental buddies. The ‘Dental Buddy’ scheme is designed to link up dental professionals and schools to encourage children […]
NHS England to launch special care dental service in Lincolnshire
Representatives from NHS England have confirmed the launch of a new special care dental service in Lincolnshire. A new service, which is designed to target vulnerable groups with special dental needs, will be introduced in the area on Thursday 1st December. Initially, the programme will run for seven years; however, there is an option to […]
Children as young as one need dental surgery in Northern Ireland, new research confirms
Children as young as one year old are being admitted to hospital as a result of dental problems, new research has confirmed. Figures from four of the five health trusts have revealed that thousands of children are undergoing extraction under general anaesthetic in hospital as a result of severe decay. Figures for this year show […]
Swansea Bay dental professionals express concerns over the impact of the Coca Cola truck
Dental professionals from Swansea Bay have expressed concerns over the impact of the Coca Cola truck advertising campaign. Nurses believe the truck, which is synonymous with Christmas, is encouraging children to drink more fizzy drinks over the festive period. Dental nurse, Mandy Silva and public health visitor, Jane O’Kane, from Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health […]
Weston-Super-Mare Dentists Share Concerns for Children’s Dental Health
A dental duo from Weston-super-Mare has shared concerns for children’s dental health after a survey produced some alarming statistics. The study, by children’s charity Action for Children, revealed that a fifth of children in the region have poor oral hygiene. The survey also showed that almost 20 percent of children only brushed once a day […]
Rates of Childhood Decay Alarmingly High in Queensland
Rates of childhood decay are alarmingly high in Queensland, Australia, it has been revealed. Figures show that 3,223 children under the age of 10 were admitted to hospital in Queensland in 2013-2014. More than 50 percent of children seen by public dentists in the state in 2014-2015 also had signs of dental decay. The average […]
New Guide Could Help Reduce Dental Anxiety in Children
Experts are hoping that a new guide will help to reduce dental anxiety in children. The guide, which has been put together by staff from the School of Dentistry at the University of Sheffield, aims to use techniques such as CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) to prevent dental fear and make children feel more comfortable when […]
Children in Ireland are Visiting the Dentist Too Late, Warn Dental Experts
Children in Ireland are visiting the dentist for their first appointment too late, dentists have warned. Representatives from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland believe that parents are waiting too long to take their child to the dentist for the first time. Speaking at a conference in Dublin, Dr John Walsh, Dean of the […]
Dorset Watchdog Concerned as Half of County’s Children Fail to See a Dentist
A health watchdog in Dorset has raised concerns after statistics revealed that half of the county’s children didn’t see a dentist last year. Figures from NHS Digital suggest that nationally, almost half of children didn’t attend a routine dental check-up in the 12 month period leading to June 2016. The statistics have been described as […]
